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Beef Liver vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef Liver and Brotwurst

  • Brotwurst contains less Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Folate than Beef Liver.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2855% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Brotwurst is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
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1
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Iron +535%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +270.9%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +152.4%
Contains more Copper +17753.8%
Contains more Manganese +790%
Contains more Selenium +112.4%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Beef Liver
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Brotwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Contains more Iron +535%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +270.9%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +152.4%
Contains more Copper +17753.8%
Contains more Manganese +790%
Contains more Selenium +112.4%
Contains more Calcium +700%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
11
:
1
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1389.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +431.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +682.3%
Contains more Folate +4960%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3342.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.9%
Beef Liver
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Brotwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1389.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +431.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +682.3%
Contains more Folate +4960%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3342.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
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2
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Protein +103.4%
Contains more Carbs +72.1%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Fats +428.5%
Contains more Other +110.5%
Beef Liver
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
Brotwurst
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more Protein +103.4%
Contains more Carbs +72.1%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Fats +428.5%
Contains more Other +110.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
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Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1086.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.2%
Beef Liver
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
Brotwurst
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1086.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Liver Brotwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Brotwurst Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 2.98g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 14.3g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 27.8g Brotwurst
Carbs 5.13g 2.98g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 323kcal Brotwurst
Sugar 0g 2.98g Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 48mg Brotwurst
Iron 6.54mg 1.03mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 134mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 281mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 1112mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 2.1mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.08mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.04mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 17µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.27mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU 11IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.3µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.25mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.23mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 3.3mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.06mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.13mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 5µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 2.05µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.13mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.6mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.61mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.08mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 1.14mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.37mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.54mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 0.68mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.44mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 63mg Brotwurst
Trans Fat 0.365g Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 2.947g 9.93g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 13.34g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 2.83g Brotwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Brotwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1067%
Beef Liver
40%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1033mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.983g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients
  2. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.